After staring resentfully at Zhou Zhichu for a while without getting any response, Fu Yanci was finally dragged into switching places by Chi An, who thought he was moving too slowly.
Chi An said, "Zhou Zhichu."
Hearing his name, Zhou Zhichu looked up blankly and met Chi An's eyes. Chi An beckoned to him.
"Brother Chi, what's wrong?" Putting down what he was holding, Zhou Zhichu got up, walked over to Chi An, and crouched beside him.
"You..." Chi An was about to ask him about Chi Shuran when he caught sight of the people sneaking looks their way, all wearing expressions of eager curiosity. He silently closed his mouth again and stood up. "Fu Yanci, want some water? I'm heading back."
"A few of you can head back to make dinner. You've all worked pretty quickly this afternoon. Just leave four or five people here." Noticing their movements, the elderly woman picked up the finished bamboo baskets, five in each hand, and slowly rose to go inside.
Chi An said, "Zhou Zhichu and I will go back to prepare dinner. You guys stay here for now?"
Anyone could see that Chi An had something to say to Zhou Zhichu, and they all tacitly chose not to interfere.
Lin Yuxuan said, "Go ahead, bro. There isn't much left. It probably won't take long."
Gu Zijin said, "You two go ahead. We'll be done here soon."
Fu Yanci said, "I'm coming to sleep with you tonight. Remember to leave the door unlocked for me. Hehehe. (*^▽^*)"
"Got it." Giving a casual reply, Chi An headed back with Zhou Zhichu, scanning their surroundings for any sign of Chi Shuran.
She probably hadn't gone far. Getting water was likely just an excuse; Ren Anwen had probably found somewhere to talk to Chi Shuran.